Mac is desperate to try out his older brother's new Jet pack and borrows it without asking. But what is Mac to do when the jet pack breaks down and there are only seconds to spare before he crashes? Badger's Gripping Stories series is an imaginative collection of supernatural mysteries and thrilling page-turners, all designed with reluctant readers in mind. Features of the series include an introduction to difficult vocabulary, bold illustrations, a facts page and questions at the end of the story to ensure comprehension. Readers can enjoy stories about: other-worldly monsters, fanatical villains, alien racing, futuristic technology, football and friendship amidst war.